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Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL 6708 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 6708 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement are trademarks or registered identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online trademarks of Traxxas. Other at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those...

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    (on plastic tree) see page 21 Required Equipment (sold separately) 7-cell NiMH battery pack with 4 AA alkaline NiMH battery charger* Traxxas High-Current Connector* batteries *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images. STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL • 5...

  • Page 6: Anatomy Of The Stampede 4X4 Vxl

    (Toe Link) Front Body Mount Battery Hold-Down Turnbuckle (Rear Camber Link) Front Chassis Suspension Arm Battery Drive Rear Body Mount Shaft Traxxas High-Current Shock Guard Connector Spur Gear Front Shock Tower Front Bumper Receiver Wheelie Bar Shock Steering (Oil Damper)

  • Page 7: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1.
  • Page 8 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design...
  • Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater used in the VXL-3s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range resistance to the “memory”...

  • Page 10: Velineon Brushless

    EZ-Set Button Power Switch Battery Compartment (On/Off Button) Auxiliary Port (for optional use) Receiver cable (RX wire) ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 10 • STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL...

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQ transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment Use the included charger to charge the included battery pack. The Use the Right Batteries is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 12 Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector the hole in the post. Do not is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds Remember, always turn the of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast TQ transmitter on first and red indicating a failure to link.

  • Page 14: Using The Radio System

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, Before each running session with your model, you should range-test...
  • Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on the becomes. Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button. on low-traction surfaces, when driving at high speed, or on tracks To prevent loss of radio that favor sweeping turns where gentle steering inputs are required.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    Battery connector: To operate the speed control and test programming, place batteries). If the LED is solid green, then Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED. Traxxas High-Current Once Green the vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the driven...
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 3. When the LED blinks red three The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and times, release the EZ-Set button. Patent-Pending Training reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% 4.

  • Page 18: Driving Your Model

    A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries. The milliamp • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions hour (mAh) rating of the batteries determines how large their “fuel tank” is. A 3000mAh such as rain.
  • Page 19 (such as a week or longer). This 9. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.5x8mm cap screws additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from corroding TRAXXAS • 19 securely (D). internal steel components.

  • Page 20: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Rear toe-in can be adjusted height and firmer, more using accessory rear axle progressive suspension carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. settings. The more These can add or remove 1.5° progressive suspension toe per side, for a total of 1 to...
  • Page 21 If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at the servo in the model.

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Model

    • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering Part #2743 (sold separately). system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

  • Page 23: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN The chart below shows Front C-hub recommended gear combination To lower the roll center on Your model has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of ranges for your model. the front suspension, move the front and rear suspension.
  • Page 24 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the #6708 30+mph 40+mph 40+mph 45+mph 60+mph 60+mph temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely hot Stampede 4X4 VXL Velineon 3500 Specs Pinion/Spur 17/54** 17/54** (150°F), and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your model is...
  • Page 25 Traxxas part #4091 can aid you in monitoring your motor temperature. Generally, try to Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, keep your motor below 200° F. If necessary, 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The...
  • Page 26 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 2. Turn the chassis over and remove the two 3x12mm countersunk Front Differential Removal 3x15 BCS crews that hold the bumper/skid plate to the bulkhead. The two front screws do not need to be removed. 3. Remove the 3x20mm button-head screw from the bumper 3x15 BCS mount and tie bar.

  • Page 27: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). trim until it is moved back to its Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature original position saved in memory. Throttle Trim of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new...
  • Page 28 To delete a model: in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter goes from the memory.

  • Page 29: Menu Tree

    3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected. Model Locking Press Unlock Traxxas-Link Press 4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green indicate Steering Percentage has been selected.
  • Page 30 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function MENU TREE FORMULAS knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode referencing the menu tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the...
  • Page 31 The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models, customize their settings, attach profiles, and lock them into memory.
  • Page 32 ’ 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 120227 KC1426-R01...

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